Obituary of Bertie Travis

Bertie Louise Travis, 73, of Stuart, FL, passed away on October 18, 2009 at her residence. Bertie was born in West Palm Beach, FL, and moved to Stuart with her husband, Gerald P. Travis, in 1967 from Fort Myers, FL.

Bertie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was the Vice-President of Travis Pest Management, Inc. since 1967. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stuart and St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Jensen Beach, FL. She was an active member of both choirs for many years. Bertie always enjoyed playing bridge with her family and friends. She was an avid sports fan and loved to cheer on her beloved "Gators". Bertie played golf and tennis for many years. One of her favorite things to do was to go boating in the Bahamas and The Keys. She never missed an opportunity to travel with her husband Jerry.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Gerald P. Travis of Stuart; sons Gerald P. Travis, Jr. of Riverview, FL and Christopher J. Travis and his wife Lisa of Stuart; daughters Karen Travis Jones and her husband Skip of Jensen Beach and Anita Travis Pollard and her husband Steve of Fort Collins, CO; brothers, James K. George his wife Rachel, of Savannah, GA, Anthony Dale George of Juno Beach, FL and James H. George and his wife Afifi, of Lake Worth, FL and grandchildren, Christina M. Jones and Elizabeth Ashley Jones, both of Jensen Beach, Courtney M. Pollard, Stephanie E. Pollard and Kelly L. Pollard all of Fort Collins, CO and Sarah E. Travis and Jacob C. Travis, both of Stuart. She had many nieces and nephew whom she loved and adored. She was preceded in death by a son, Mark A. Travis.

SERVICES: Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on October 21, 2009 at Forest Hills Funeral Homes Palm City Chapel with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on October 22, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stuart. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Palm City, FL.

. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201, SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997, or at 772/403-4530 or on line at www.tchospices.org in Mrs. Travis' memory.

An on line registry is available to sign and leave notes of condolence at www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com .